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Erwerth Family History

Erwerth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eiswerth, Ereth, Werth, Ewert, Ernest, Herbert, Howarth, Weith, Worth

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Where is the Erwerth family from?

You can see how Erwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erwerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erwerth family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erwerth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Erwerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erwerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Erwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwerth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Erwerth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Erwerth. For the veterans among your Erwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwerth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Erwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Erwerth in 1966 was 83, and 90 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erwerth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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